as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the advantages of the new accounting system are multifold
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Recent Examples of multifold
Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The advantage of inflating a tent off the side of the vehicle in this way is multifold.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
His options are likely to be multifold, from podcasting like O'Brien to a streaming or cable series like Stewart or Letterman, although streamers have not yet successfully cracked the talk-show format, and anything with Colbert will likely come with a hefty salary.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The f—— changes that have happened in the Cub organization are multifold.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The consequences of the increasingly urgent hostilities between Israel and Iran are multifold—humanitarian, geopolitical, and so on.
—Justin Worland, Time, 21 June 2025
The factors behind the decreases and the rebound are multifold, hospitality experts say.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The advantage of inflating a tent off the side of the vehicle in this way is multifold.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
His options are likely to be multifold, from podcasting like O'Brien to a streaming or cable series like Stewart or Letterman, although streamers have not yet successfully cracked the talk-show format, and anything with Colbert will likely come with a hefty salary.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The f—— changes that have happened in the Cub organization are multifold.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The consequences of the increasingly urgent hostilities between Israel and Iran are multifold—humanitarian, geopolitical, and so on.
—Justin Worland, Time, 21 June 2025
The factors behind the decreases and the rebound are multifold, hospitality experts say.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifold
Adjective
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The actor is best known as antagonist Krazy in Netflix‘s gritty superhero drama Supacell, but is also a successful rapper with numerous albums and singles to his name.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The government is holding many children well beyond the 20-day limit set by longstanding court order.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Khatibzadeh said many Shiite followers across the world will react to the killing of Khamenei.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gonzales was struggling to hold his 23rd District even before the scandal, barely beating 2nd Amendment activist and content creator Brandon Herrera in 2024; Herrera is running again, along with Quico Canseco, a one-term congressman who’s made multiple comeback attempts.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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That larger halo could bring multiple globular clusters together, but could also not necessarily contain other reservoirs of gas or normal matter, being instead overwhelmingly dominated by dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Multifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifold. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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